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Sun Protection Clothing And UV Protective Swimwear Factors And Warnings!

Posted by ecostinger on 19th Oct 2017

Most fabrics can provide some protection from the sun regardless of if they are UPF rated or not. However several factors will determine how effective clothing and swimwear is at reducing the UV reaching the skin. These factors include; the weave density; construction of the fabric; thickness; color; tension and stretch; additives added to fabric; and condition.Fabric with UPF50+ ratings can b …
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UV Protection Swimsuits

Posted by ecostinger on 14th Aug 2014

What are UV Protection Swimsuits?You may feel that wearing normal clothing can protect you from the sun UV radiation; but this is not true. Not all sunscreens provide the same sun protection (sunscreen UV protection is measured in SPF – Sun Protection Factor), and not all sunglasses provide the same eye protection (eye UV protection is measured in EPF – Eye Protection Factor); the sam …
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Is Your Skin Aging Faster In Winter Or Summer Cold Versus

Posted by ecostinger on 14th Aug 2014

Different weather conditions have different effects on your skin. Sun protection is essential during summer as much as moisturizing is during winter. Just as your body needs different clothing to protect it against the changing weather, your skin needs a different skin care regime to properly protect it from the elements. As the body's largest organ, skin is far more delicate t …
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